Courtesy of Allison Shreeve. Copyright © Neil Pryde
Four-time world champion windsurfer Allison Shreeve will be in Stanley, Tasmania, tomorrow preparing to beat fellow Aussie Nick Moloney’s speed record across Bass Strait landing in Inverloch (Victoria) this week.
As an Ambassador for CoastCare this summer, the 27 year old plans to windsurf 250 km unassisted across the treacherous Strait to raise money for the “˜Life on the Edge” campaign which helps the 60,000 volunteers around Australia who help keep our coastlines clean.
After months of planning, training and fundraising, the weather conditions are finally here. This Friday also appears to have perfect conditions for the Challenge, so Shreeve has mobilised the 17 personnel supporting the Challenge to get into position.
Telstra has supplied the Next G internet connection on Callypso II (38ft support fishing boat) for the Challenge, allowing live video streaming on the day.
Rush Labs will be broadcasting her her exact position, speed and direction via a GPS tracking device Allison will wear as she crosses Bass Strait.
“Crossing Bass Strait is no small feat, or to be taken lightly. I have done a three-day Offshore crew course, Survival at Sea course and obtained my radio license thanks to Pacific Sailing School who helped me be prepared for this Challenge,” Shreeve said.
Along with many hours of endurance training across Botany Bay, Shreeve has prepared for the worst and will carry an EPIRB, GPS, Suunto X10 GPS watch, PFD 1 lifejacket, ICOM radio, flares, V sheet, dye, 3L Camelbak and harness.
Allison is a committed and dedicated athlete, proud to represent Australia at the highest level of her sport of Windsurfing. Her outstanding achievements across four different windsurfing classes has proven inspirational, earning her respect from peers and fans alike. Allison spends a great deal of time competing overseas, mostly in Europe, Asia, USA and Oceania.
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Ranked number 1 in the World in Formula Windsurfing
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Formula Windsurfing World Champion 2007, 2006, 2005
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PWA World Tour Racing Champion 2004
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New World Speed Record (A Class) of 27.7 knots/51.3km/h 2005
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New Australian women’s Speed Record 32.84 knots 2006
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Australian Female Sailor of the year 2006
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Ranked number 1 in Olympic and Formula class in Australia
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Olympic and Formula Oceanic and South American Champion 2006
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Australian National Formula Champion 2006, 2005
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Australian representative at the Pre Olympic Test event China 2006
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Australian Institute of Sport Scholarship holder 2004-2006
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NSW Institute of Sport Scholarship holder since 1998
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Member of the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) Testing team for the new board chosen for the 2008 Beijing Olympics
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Part of the international racing and development teams for Neil Pryde, F2 and Deboichet from 2004-2006